Understanding Software Architectures

What is a monolithic architecture?

• A monolithic architecture is a design that uses microservices for scalability.

• A monolithic architecture is a cloud-based solution that separates data and logic.

• A monolithic architecture is a system where components are loosely coupled.

• A monolithic architecture is a unified software design where all components are integrated into a single codebase.

List one advantage of monolithic architecture.

• Higher costs for deployment.

• Simplified deployment and management.

• Improved fault tolerance.

• Increased complexity in scaling.

What is a major drawback of monolithic architecture?

• Difficulty in scaling and deploying individual components independently.

• Simplified testing and debugging processes.

• High performance in large-scale applications.

• Easy integration of new features.

Define microservices architecture.

• Microservices architecture involves using a single database for all services.

• Microservices architecture is a design pattern where an application is composed of small, independent services that communicate over a network.

• Microservices architecture is a method for building monolithic applications.

• Microservices architecture is a design pattern where all services are tightly coupled.

What is one key benefit of using microservices?

• Limited technology stack choices.

• Improved scalability and flexibility in development.

• Reduced performance under load.

• Increased complexity in deployment.

Name a challenge associated with microservices.

• Simplifying deployment processes

• Reducing system scalability

• Enhancing monolithic architecture

• Managing inter-service communication

How do microservices improve scalability?

• Microservices require all services to scale together.

• Microservices only improve scalability for database operations.

• Microservices eliminate the need for scaling entirely.

• Microservices allow independent scaling of services based on demand.

What is the role of APIs in microservices?

• APIs eliminate the need for microservices altogether.

• APIs are used to store data in a central database.

• APIs are only necessary for front-end applications.

• APIs enable communication and data exchange between microservices.

Describe a common deployment strategy for microservices.

• Serverless functions without orchestration

• Monolithic architecture with manual deployment

• Containerization with orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is a common deployment strategy for microservices.

• Static file hosting on a single server

What is containerization in the context of microservices?

• Containerization is a method of combining multiple microservices into a single application.

• Containerization refers to the use of virtual machines for microservices.

• Containerization is the process of deploying microservices on physical servers.

• Containerization in microservices is the practice of encapsulating each microservice in a container to ensure isolation, portability, and scalability.